Fort Union National Monument
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Fort Union at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Fort Union highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Watrous, NM
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Alerts(3)
Fort Union National Monument Under Stage II Fire Restrictions
NPS detailsFort Union National Monument has implemented Stage II fire restrictions effective Wednesday, June 25, 2026. Under Stage II restrictions smoking is prohibited, except in enclosed vehicles or buildings. These restrictions are necessary to help reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires.
Intermittent Road Work
Visitors should be aware that there is road work occurring in the park starting June 18th and potentially continuing throughout the month. There may be some minor delays and alternative parking arrangements.
New Mexico Road Advisories
NPS detailsThe New Mexico Department of Transportation updates its map of road advisories regularly. Visitors are encouraged to look for any possible road advisories along their route of travel beforehand.
Common questions
Planning Fort Union National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Fort Pulaski National Monument Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
